spaghetti with spinach & crisp bacon

3 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Nov 2, 2025

A great throw-together pasta dish. A big hit at our house.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (your choice - we prefer spaghetti)
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 can 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, drained and reserved
  • 6 slices crisp bacon, drained well and crumbled
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Romano Cheese, grated (more for topping)
  • pepper to taste
  • fresh basil, thinly sliced

How To Make spaghetti with spinach & crisp bacon

  • Step 1
    For the sauce, add tomatoes (drained - sauce reserved) breaking the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. In a saucepan, add tomatoes, bacon and garlic - simmer for approx. 8-10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. Remove pot from heat and drain pasta well. Return pasta to the pot and add the the spinach. Cover and allow the spinach to wilt.
  • Step 3
    When spinach has wilted, add the tomato sauce to the pasta/spinach mixture and toss gently to coat. If needed, use some of the reserved tomato juice. Add the romano cheese to the pasta and sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Serve pasta with additional romano cheese and fresh basil.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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